Who Are We? 

RAM Hotels a dynamic, thriving,innovative hotel management company headquartered in Columbus, Georgia. Over the last few years, we have quietly andsteadfastly taken our place as a leader in the hospitality industry of corporateAmerica; while serving some of the most well-known midscale hotel brands in keymarkets throughout the Alabama and Georgia region. We strive to meet our customers demandswhile continuously changing the perception of the hospitality industry. When you join RAM Hotels, you do more thansimply switch companies to advance your career, you become part of the RAMHotels family!

POSITION: Sales Coordinator

JOB SUMMARY

The questionis, can you generate sales? Are youdriven to generate sales? Do you know what is important for a successfulsale? The Sales Coordinator position isprimarily responsible for supporting the Sales Manager and the SalesDepartment. The Sales Coordinator willassist in all aspects of in-house sales to include – telemarketing, sellingguest rooms, special guest requests, catering services and banquet facilities,etc. The Sales Coordinator will conductresearch, prepare statistical reports, collect and process sensitive data, resolveclient concerns, and provide high-level administrative support. If this is what you enjoy doing, pleasecontinue to read further – this position has your name on it!

 JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Proactively identify, qualify, and solicit business through direct sales solicitation; secure new customers; maintain existing customers while executing sales plans strategy to maximize profitability of the hotel; follow up on leads to gain additional business through account penetration and market saturation
• Execute action plans, outline planned sales activities for the week, month, and quarter for assigned market segments; prepare statistical reports and analysis; monitor sales automation system to regularly contact and trace frequency of existing client accounts;
• Provide general clerical support to Sales & Marketing Departments – to include filing, responding to emails, typing, faxing, copying, etc.; promote brand awareness internally and externally; assemble material and information packages – brochures, promotional items, etc.; serve as point of contact
• Analyze current/potential market sales and trends; utilize available resources to understand competitors’ strengths and weaknesses and capitalize on the opportunity with targeted market segments; initiate and follow-up on leads for respective market segment/territory through the brand, management company, and other third-party resources
• Collaboratively work with other hotel team members to ensure sales efforts are coordinated and complementary; conduct site inspections with clients; exhibit key features and benefits of hotel; prepare presentations when needed; work with internal departments regarding client needs; maintain confidentiality of proprietary information
• Achieve sales revenue goals by managing to sell in-house guests (this may include telephone contacts, greeting tours, inside appointments, converse with guests during the continental breakfast and the rest of their stay with us); and room night through outside sales calls, telemarketing, hotel site visits to include banquet facilities and tours, networking events; internet prospecting, etc.
• Prepare sales-related documents throughout the sales process (create client account records, client correspondence, sales agreements, generate proposals, contracts, and thank you letters for client accounts for the Sales team)
• Perform other tasks as necessary or required to meet or exceed guest satisfaction

PROFESSIONALEXPERIENCE

·High school graduate or equivalent andtwo years work-related experience (administrative experience preferred)

·Sales technique experience (preferred)

·Experience in MS Office (Word, Excel,PowerPoint, Access) and Sales Operating System

·Typing, data entry, and businessletter composition writing experience

INDUSTRYEXPERIENCE

·Previous experience in the hospitalityindustry (preferred)

·Experience in hospitality sales (preferred)

REQUIRED SKILLS

·Must be able to travel – up to 20%

·Must always display professionalism

·Persuasive interpersonal skills,self-directed, and independent

·Must be flexible to work variedschedules

·Excellent written and oral communicationskills

·Ability to multi-task, listenattentively, problem-solve, and pay attention to detail

ESSENTIAL SKILLS

• Ability to express compassion while remaining composed; ability to remain calm and focused while working under pressure
• Ability to understand financial documents, information, data, etc.; and the ability to integrate
• Promote the property by demonstrating a “top-notch” attitude toward our guests which includes anticipating the guests needs – be proactive
• Ensure that you are always a positive representation of the property; embrace and respect diversity and multi-cultural environments

BENEFITS

RAM Hotels hires the best people, we workextremely hard to provide benefits that make work-life balance that much moreenjoyable. As a leader in thehospitality industry; we promote advancement opportunities, we offer oureligible employees comprehensive health benefit packages for you and yourfamily, vacation time, quarterly bonuses, and other additional perks being anemployee of RAM Hotels.

RAM Hotels isan Equal Opportunity/Affirmation Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive considerationfor employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin,disability, or protected veteran status.